Dean Witter Reynolds
Dean Witter Reynolds was a prominent financial services and securities firm. Founded in 1924 by Dean Witter and Charles Reynolds, it was one of the largest firms in the securities industry with more than 9,000 account executives and was among the largest members of the New York Stock Exchange. The firm primarily operated as a brokerage and investment banking company, providing mutual funds and other investment products such as stocks, municipal and corporate bonds, and insurance. Dean Witter merged with Morgan Stanley in 1997, creating one of the largest and most influential financial institutions in the world.
Associated People
Jeff Fratarcangeli
1996 - 1998
Stephanie Link
1992 - 1997
Art Hogan
1993 - 1996
Mark Douglass
1983 - 1990
David Hay
1979 - 1990
Frank Serebrin
1986 - 1990
Ken Tropin
1982 - 1989
Richard Zinman
1983 - 1985
Gretchen Morgenson
1981 - 1984
In 1977, Dean Witter Reynolds became the first brokerage firm to be listed on the NYSE.
In 1997, the company merged with Morgan Stanley, forming the financial services giant Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.
The firm's asset management arm, InterCapital, was one of the largest asset management operations in the U.S. with $90B prior to the merger.
The firm was known for its "Dean Witter Guide to Personal Investing," a widely circulated publication that aimed to educate investors.